On Oct. 29, Muslims the world over will observe Eid Milad un-Nabi, a day that celebrates the life of Prophet Muhammad. This week’s clergy discuss how they will honor the founder of Islam by praying, ...

At its heart, Mawlid is a time of remembrance: Muslims reflect on the life and character of the Prophet, his mercy, justice and compassion, through extra prayers, readings from the Qur’an and the ...

Most Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-awaal – which starts on the evening of Oct. 7 in 2022. Muslims view the ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Dressed in white, Muslims in Senegal attend the annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, known as Mawlid. Similar celebrations took place elsewhere in the ...

On the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal Sunni Muslims celebrate the Prophet’s birthday. In a festive atmosphere, some of them recite the Quran, praise the lord and study the prophet’s biography. But is ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalis on Thursday marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist ...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — At least 47 people were killed and dozens injured Friday in two separate blasts in Pakistan targeting worshipers on the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, with authorities ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalis on Thursday marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist ...